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Merz Says Iran War Has No Military Solution, Calls for Diplomacy
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for diplomacy to end the conflict involving Iran, saying military action cannot resolve it.
- Merz said the conflict is increasing Europe’s economic and security burdens, including through higher energy prices and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Germany could help secure the Strait of Hormuz after a cease-fire, but Merz said this would require an international mandate and approval from the Bundestag.
- During his Asian tour, Merz sought stronger trade and security ties and said he would raise concerns about possible European protectionism with European Union officials.
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Merz said yesterday in Seoul that Berlin is looking for a diplomatic way out of the war, whose impact on energy prices has been a high cost to European businesses and consumers
·Madrid, Spain
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The German Foreign Minister, regardless of the roots of the crisis in West Asia and the Persian Gulf region, called for negotiations with Iran to reduce tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
·Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Germany, together with its partners, has worked through numerous channels to coordinate and intensify diplomatic efforts on Iran, assured the Chancellor.
·Kyiv, Ukraine
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The differences between the US and Iran can only be resolved by diplomatic means, as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated during his visit to South Korea.
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Leaning Left0Leaning Right8Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution89% Right
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